Melissa Melby, University of Delaware (IMAGE) University of Delaware Caption University of Delaware anthropologist Melissa Melby and five collaborating physicians say short-term international medical training trips have value for students, but they can create unintended consequences for patients and communities. In an article in Academic Medicine, they offer recommendations for refocusing such programs to ensure benefit to all. Credit UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE/Kathy F. Atkinson Usage Restrictions Must credit the University of Delaware License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.